Capital of Ghana: Accra
The capital of Ghana is Accra. Ghana sits in Africa, has a population of 33,475,870, and uses the GHS. Official languages include English.
Quick facts
- Capital: Accra
- Continent: Africa
- Population: ~33,475,870
- Area: 238,533 km²
- Population density: 140 people per km²
- Official language: English
- Currency: GHS
- ISO code: GH
How big is Ghana?
By population, Ghana ranks 47th in the world, holding roughly 0.42% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 80th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Ghana has 140 people per square kilometre, which is about 2.4 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Africa, Ghana is the 13th most populous country of 54.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Ghana in population are Yemen (33,696,614) and Malaysia (33,938,221).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Romania (238,397 km²) and Laos (236,800 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
English is spoken officially in 58 countries in this dataset, including Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados and Belize, and 52 others.
Ghana uses the GHS, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Ghana in Africa
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block Ghana belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Ghana and a page on the flag of Ghana.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Ghana?
The capital of Ghana is Accra.
What is the population of Ghana?
About 33,475,870, making it the 47th most populous country in the world.
How big is Ghana?
238,533 square kilometres, ranking 80th by land area, at a density of 140 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Ghana use?
The GHS, which no other country uses.